Making the Case Against Brigham Young University (Video)

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Making the Case Against Brigham Young University 
LGBT groups are urging the Big 12 college athletics conference to bar the Mormon-operated university from joining the inclusive group as an expansion school.
 Dawn Ennis
          
          Aug 10, 2016
          
        
Dawn Ennis
The Advocate's news editor Dawn Ennis successfully transitioned from broadcast journalism to online media following another transition that made headlines; in 2013, she became the first trans staffer in any major TV network newsroom. As the first out transgender editor at The Advocate, the native New Yorker continues her 30-year media career, in which she has earned more than a dozen awards, including two Emmys. With the blessing of her three children, Dawn retains the most important job title she's ever held: Dad.
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Making the Case Against Brigham Young University

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Making the Case Against Brigham Young University

LGBT groups are urging the Big 12 college athletics conference to bar the Mormon-operated university from joining the inclusive group as an expansion school.

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“We stand by our reporting on Kash Patel, and we will vigorously defend The Atlantic and our journalists against this meritless lawsuit,” a company spokesperson told The Advocate.

The Kentucky governor says standing with transgender people isn’t risky. It’s how you win.

Ms. Demure says the bill could reach beyond nightlife, affecting Pride, youth events, and public life.

He also struggled with what a "corner store" is at the Las Vegas event.

LGBTQ+ stories deserve to betold.

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The plan casts opposition to “traditional values” as terrorism and raises fears of political targeting.

The gay model has set up a GoFundMe to help with medical bills following the "terrifying" attack.

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If state Sen. John Cavanaugh wins a House race, it could give Republicans an anti-LGBTQ+ opening.

Lawmakers say exclusionary provisions risk collapsing a once-bipartisan effort to build the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.